Welcome to Racine's Fourth Fest Parade
Welcome to the official web site of Fourth Fest of Greater Racine. Here you'll find everything you need to know about one of the Midwest's largest and most colorful Independence Day parades -- cited by USA Today in 2008 as one of the Top Ten places to be in the country for Independence Day (just behind Washington, D.C.) In fact, the entire Racine community -- some 100,000 spectators of the parade alone! -- is abuzz with Independence Day activities throughout the day.
The theme of our 2017 parade is “Dreams Come True Under the Red, White and Blue!” Whether its welcoming back our service men and women from a tour of duty or family members who have moved away, our theme will invoke memories of past parades as we take a nostalgic look at our community. Participants are encouraged to keep with our theme as they parade down Main Street USA and along our 2.6 mile parade route. Spectators will see all their favorites, as well: horses, clowns, jugglers, antique cars, the popular Iwo Jima presentation, servicemen and servicewomen, award-winning marching bands (and drum & bugle corps), colorful floats, dance troupes, sports heroes, school groups, politicians, and other dignitaries -- more than 100 units in all! Indeed, there's something for everyone…. AnnouncementsWe are throwing a party and you're invited! Join us July 3rd on Monument Square from 6pm-9pm as we kick-off the Fourth of July Festivities. Mean Jake will be performing and it's sure to be a great time.
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CONTACT US
David Maack, President (dlmaack@gmail.com) Carrie Glenn, Co-Parade Coordinator (crglenn@hotmail.com) Wendy Spencer, Co-Parade Coordinator (wenspencer1@hotmail.com) Kevin Gonzalez, Donations/Sponsors (gonzalezk@putzam.com) |
